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Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, and gaming news.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Arlington, Va.

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Bally’s, Boyd Gaming Shareholders Reject Proposals to Weigh Casino Smoking Bans
May 20, 2024

Bally’s, Boyd Gaming Shareholders Reject Proposals to Weigh Casino Smoking Bans

Bally's Corporation shareholders last Thursday rejected a proposal to ban indoor smoking at all of the company's 15 casinos. In April, Trinity Health, a healthcare system in Michigan that owns 440 shares of Bally's traded...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Donald Trump Wins Huge Support From Republican Jewish Coalition
May 19, 2024

Donald Trump Wins Huge Support From Republican Jewish Coalition

Former U.S. president and ex-casino magnate Donald Trump has significantly fewer campaign dollars in his 2024 war chest than his Democratic opponent Joe Biden, but a powerful group of Republican Jewish donors seek to change...

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Washington Grocery Store Sells Three Winning Lottery Tickets in Eight Days
May 18, 2024

Washington Grocery Store Sells Three Winning Lottery Tickets in Eight Days

A grocery store in Washington's Spokane Valley is a one-stop shop for groceries, pharmacy, flowers, alcohol -- and for three recent lottery players -- great fortune. The Washington Lottery announced this week that the Yoke's...

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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Nearly $511M in April, Atlantic City Casinos Struggle
May 17, 2024

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Nearly $511M in April, Atlantic City Casinos Struggle

New Jersey's gaming industry enjoyed its best April in over a decade, the state's Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reveals. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the nine casinos in Atlantic City, sports betting, and iGaming...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Scottie Scheffler Out of Jail Following Arrest on Way to PGA Championship
May 17, 2024

Scottie Scheffler Out of Jail Following Arrest on Way to PGA Championship

Scottie Scheffler, the world's top-ranked golfer and betting favorite at this week's PGA Championship, is out of jail following his arrest early Friday morning. Scheffler, the 2023 Masters champion and most sportsbooks' biggest liability this...

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Dave & Buster’s In-App Betting Function Faces Regulatory Scorn in Multiple States
May 17, 2024

Dave & Buster’s In-App Betting Function Faces Regulatory Scorn in Multiple States

Dave & Buster's announced the rollout of peer-to-peer betting within its D&B Rewards mobile application this month. The news quickly garnered pushback from state lawmakers and regulators in commercial gaming states. Ohio was among the...

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The Coney New York Casino Bid Unveils Scope for $3B Development in Brooklyn
May 16, 2024

The Coney New York Casino Bid Unveils Scope for $3B Development in Brooklyn

The Coney has unveiled specifics of the $3 billion integrated resort casino it seeks to build in New York City by way of southwestern Brooklyn. A project from a consortium consisting of Saratoga Casino Holdings,...

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Commercial Gaming Industry Sets Quarterly Record, as Players Lose Nearly $18B
May 16, 2024

Commercial Gaming Industry Sets Quarterly Record, as Players Lose Nearly $18B

The state of the commercial gaming industry in the United States has never been stronger, as revenue hit new highs during the first quarter of 2024. The American Gaming Association (AGA) on Thursday revealed its...

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Interior Department Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Florida Gaming Compact Case
May 16, 2024

Interior Department Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Florida Gaming Compact Case

The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) has petitioned the Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Class III gaming compact the Seminole Tribe reached with Florida in 2021. After being granted additional...

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Cruise Line Faces Backlash After Man Commits Suicide Following Casino Losses
May 16, 2024

Cruise Line Faces Backlash After Man Commits Suicide Following Casino Losses

A cruise line in Australia is facing backlash after a man jumped to his death after racking up thousands of dollars in losses at the ship's casino. The Daily Mail, a UK-based publication that runs...

Written by Devin O'Connor